Two fire trucks and a helicopter were called out to Te Raupo road, around midday.

Fire and Emergency say the fire is currently two acres in size and is not near any properties.

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27 Sep: A person's been arrested in Auckland's Avondale after reports of a two vehicle crash - and reportedly a stabbing

27 Sep: Police remain tight lipped on the death of an eight-month old baby in Wellington earlier this week

27 Sep: Firefighters have been battling a house fire in Wellington's Titahi Bay, which began around 11pm

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